Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher

Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher

Start Date: August 11 2026

Compensation: $55000 - $88000 (more details below)

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About Hebrew Public

Hebrew Public is a small and growing network of schools operated by Hebrew Public: Charter Schools for Global Citizens. Hebrew Public is a secular organization that welcomes candidates of all backgrounds into a supportive and inclusive community.

Across the network Hebrew Public schools serve children from all backgrounds and help students become global citizens who are strong problem solvers aware communicators and lifelong learners committed to making a positive difference in the world around them. Our schools are models of racial and economic integration academic excellence and world language learning.

Why PHP

As part of Hebrew Public Philadelphia Hebrew Public teachers and staff have the opportunity to bring that mission to life with students from over 37 zip codes across Philadelphia primarily Black and Brown students whose brilliance curiosity and potential drive our work every day.

PHP is rooted in the belief that all students deserve rigorous academics strong relationships and access to a globally minded education that expands what they see as possible for themselves. For educators who want their work to matter beyond the classroom walls PHP offers a place to help close opportunity gaps while nurturing students academically socially and culturally.

You dont need to speak Hebrew to apply and we strongly encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups to join our community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strong student-centered Founding 8th Grade ELA Teacher to help launch PHPs first year serving 8th-grade students. This is a meaningful opportunity for an educator with strong English language arts content knowledge excellent classroom management skills and a deep commitment to preparing students for a successful transition to high school.

Using EL curriculum and instructional resources this teacher will deliver rigorous standards-based instruction that strengthens students reading comprehension writing vocabulary communication and critical-thinking skills. Students will engage deeply with complex literary and informational texts develop evidence-based arguments and grow as confident readers writers speakers and thinkers.

As a founding 8th-grade teacher you will also help shape the culture expectations traditions and instructional foundation for PHPs oldest students.

The ideal candidate believes deeply in the potential of all students creates a classroom that is structured joyful and academically ambitious and is excited to support students during a pivotal transition year.

• Deliver rigorous standards-based 8th-grade ELA instruction using the EL Education curriculum.
• Strengthen students reading comprehension literary and informational text analysis vocabulary writing speaking and listening skills.
• Support students in reading complex texts and developing clear evidence-based ideas through writing and discussion.
• Create a structured and engaging classroom culture with clear routines high expectations and strong student accountability.
• Differentiate instruction to provide intervention acceleration and enrichment based on student needs.
• Help establish the culture routines traditions and expectations for PHPs first 8th-grade class.
• Support students in developing the confidence independence self-advocacy and academic habits needed for high school.
• Internalize and prepare EL Education lessons to ensure instruction is purposeful rigorous and responsive to student needs.
• Use student work and assessment data to monitor progress adjust instruction and plan targeted reteaching.
• Collaborate with grade-level special education multilingual learner instructional and leadership teams to support student success.
• Partner with families to communicate student progress strengths and areas for growth.

Professional Responsibilities

• Model Hebrew Publics OLAM values: outstanding problem solving continuous learning making a difference and intentional communication
• Participate in intellectual preparation coaching cycles classroom observations and feedback conversations
• Engage in ongoing professional development and actively seek feedback to improve practice
• Align your work with school-wide priorities and strategic initiatives

Who you are

• Deep belief in the limitless potential of all students and commitment to helping them thrive as global citizens.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution required.
• Pennsylvania English teacher certification or active progress toward certification preferred.
• Strong ELA content knowledge and ability to make grade-level concepts accessible engaging and rigorous for all learners.
• Experience working in urban school communities and a commitment to building strong relationships with students families and staff is preferred.
• Experience using EL or another high-quality instructional ELA curriculum preferred
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to build clear routines high expectations and a positive classroom culture.
• Ability to use student data to adjust instruction address misconceptions and accelerate growth.

Career Development and Support

At PHP teachers are not expected to grow alone. We invest in educator development through:

• On-site team of Climate staff and Social Workers to support students and families
• Instructional coaching and feedback cycles intellectual preparation and collaborative planning and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to apply for funds to support pathways towards teacher certification.

Compensation

Hebrew Publics compensation model SuRGE Supporting Rewarding and Growing Educators is designed to recognize the skill commitment and impact strong teachers bring to classrooms. After your first year you may be eligible for 5% or 10% increases annually based on your classroom impact without needing additional graduate coursework. SuRGE also includes built-in salary enhancements for valid Pennsylvania certification and hard-to-fill roles offering a transparent and accessible path for educators to grow their compensation while doing meaningful work with students.

Benefits

Potential benefits* include:

• Health Coverage: Medical: Employer covers 85% of premiums Dental: Employer covers 85% of premiums Vision: 100% covered by employer
• Retirement: 5% Employer Match of your annual salary dollar for dollar. No vesting period.
• Additional Compensation: Opportunities for performance bonuses and additional stipends.
• Wellness Matters: Mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
• Perks for You: Student Loan counseling and discounts on wellness programs & gym memberships
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 30 holidays; 10 PTO days (10 month staff) and 20 PTO days (12 month staff)
• Family First: 6 weeks paid parental leave for welcoming your new child.
• Fertility Services: Coverage of fertility services and minimal out-of-pocket costs
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Up to $10000 in HRA funds
• Employer-Paid and Voluntary Life Insurance: AD&D benefit of one time salary through UNUM. This valuable benefit is provided at no cost to you.
• Learn & Grow: Access to workshops certifications and ongoing professional development
• Advance Your Career: University partnerships for certification.
• Travel: Opportunities for global travel experiences.

*Benefits packages vary depending on the role.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. Candidates of color and those from backgrounds that are underrepresented in school leadership roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

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